Blistex Lip Conditioning Balm
SPF 30, broad spectrum, stick, lip. AUST L 388655, from Key Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd.
Keep using sunscreen. The TGA says its benefits far outweigh any risks, and nothing here says a product is unsafe: the limits are proposals.
Active ingredients
| Ingredient | On the ARTG as | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homosalate Under review | homosalate | 100 mg/g | 10% |
| Avobenzone | butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | 50 mg/g | 5% |
| Octisalate | octyl salicylate | 50 mg/g | 5% |
| Bemotrizinol | bemotrizinol | 30 mg/g | 3% |
Percent by weight: the ARTG gives each active in mg per gram, and 10 mg/g is 1%.
Against the TGA’s proposed limits
Homosalate, 10%
| Option | Proposed limit | This product |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.28% or less in any sunscreen | Above |
| 2 | 0.68% or less, and only in sunscreens for the face and hands | Above |
| 3 | 2.7% or less, and only in face and hand sunscreens for people 18 and over | Above |
We read “for the face” from the product’s name. Interim decision due by the end of 2026. More on homosalate.
In the shops
Shops’ listings whose brand, filters and amounts match this ARTG entry. Shelf names differ from the register’s.
- Woolworths: Blistex Lip Conditioning Balm SPF 30 4.25g (matched 21 October 2026)
Where this comes from
Everything above is from this product’s entry on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods: ARTG 388655, Blistex Lip Conditioning Balm. We read its public summary on 21 October 2026; the entry dates from 18 May 2022. The name on the shelf can differ from the register’s. If the label shows a different AUST L number, it’s a different formula. Spotted a mistake? Email hello@sunscreenfilters.com.
Worried about an ingredient, or choosing for a baby or someone with sensitive skin? Talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
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